- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
- 12 MP
- 12x f/3.4
- 1/2" CCD
- 3" LCD
#1 in 2010 Canon travel zooms
Released August, 2010
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)This close up macro shot with the camera at maximum wideangle setting has captured plenty of detail and some pleasingly realistic colours too, with little if any adjustment needed straight out of the camera.
Conclusion Check out the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
12 MP
1/2"
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Here High Definition movie clips are a maximum 1280x720 pixels at a respectable 30fps frame rate, up to 10 minutes in duration and, impressively, with stereo sound.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP    | 20 MP |
PowerShot SX130 IS by Jessica-Jones (Feb, 2011)I've printed some pretty nice 11x14 posters (and the printing sites say I could take it up to 12x18 without adverse effects), so the 12 megapixels is working out pretty well.
sensor size
PowerShot SX130 IS by S.-Vogt (Dec, 2010)One thing the manual shooters might not like is that there is no middle ISO setting between ISO800 and ISO1600.
PowerShot SX130 IS by S.-Vogt (Dec, 2010)I was able to get decent shots out of this camera up to and including ISO800... not so much at ISO1600 but I can't really be upset that a point and shoot at this price can't take decent pics at that high ISO (that's where the DSLR comes in).
wide angle lens
PowerShot SX130 IS by J.-Whiteside (Dec, 2010)At the low end of the zoom, there is a bit of the wide-angle effect...but I really appreciate how wide this camera is able to go.
PowerShot SX130 IS by A-Hamm--foodie (Jan, 2011)I ordered a panasonic lumix (24 mm wide angle) after that and compared the two.
aperture size
PowerShot SX130 IS by B--B (Dec, 2011)Just make sure to get comfortable with the manual settings (P mode, I believe) because while the pre-sets are nice on the fly, the potential of this camera really came out when I played with aperture, etc..
zoom range
| 0x | 5x   | 20x |
PowerShot SX130 IS by Erzsi-F. (Dec, 2010)Great camera, excelent features, you can use zoom with video with excelent focusing no distorsions, very good sound quality, excelent picture quality, love this camera.
PowerShot SX130 IS by Photography Blog (Nov, 2010)The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a travel-zoom camera on a budget, offering enough features, performance and image quality to appeal to both beginners and serious photographers alike.
body size
113 x 73 x 46 mm
128 x 80 x 130 mm
133 x 100 x 80 mm
PowerShot SX130 IS by Tishavens (Apr, 2011)Portability: While larger than the little rectangle pocket cameras, the size of the 130S is still a nice small portable size-much easier to tote around than the larger SX20/30IS..
PowerShot SX130 IS by R.-Ellis--saphyress (Aug, 2012)It was heavier than I've been used to, but is a good feel and size for holding while setting up a good shot, the weight translates to a quality feel.
Performance Real world tests of Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
max continuous shooting
PowerShot SX130 IS by seanb (Nov, 2011)If you want to shoot a lot of sports, or need to take rapid fire sequences, this probably is not the one for you.
PowerShot SX130 IS by S.-Oakley (Jan, 2011)The batteries that came in the box lasted a total of about a half hour total of non-continuous shooting and I didn't even try taking any video.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
10 mm -
1/2500 s
cons
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28 mm -
f/3.4 -
15.18 fps -
230 k dots -
HD video -
Aug, 2010 -
1 fps -
1,600 ISO -
12 MP -
No automatic 3D -
No automatic stitching -
113 x 73 x 46 mm -
No automatic HDR -
46 mm -
Lacks the ability to create slow motion video -
308 g
Reviews Word on the street
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Battery
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 60% by by R.-La-Bonte--raynin (Jan, 2012)The camera is fantastic for point and shoot people but the fact that the batteries die so fast takes the spotlight.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by Ronald-E.-Martin--Plumb-Cheap (Apr, 2011)Rechargeable batteries are a must, but it is handy to be able to use regular batteries in a pinch.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 80% by by fisher-man--bobIt uses only 2 AA batteries but what comes with it only lasted for 20 pics, so get good lithium or NMH batteries.
Lens
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 80% by by J.-Whiteside (Dec, 2010)It's not exactly a sub-compact, but for a compact zoom, the size is perfect and exceeds my expectations.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 80% by by FS (Nov, 2010)They take great outdoor pics and the zoom is excellent.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by Larry--L.--Larry (Mar, 2011)I like this model because it has 12x zoom, and I also love the video capabilities.
Video
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by Catherine-Helfgott (Jun, 2011)I saw this camera, saw it had a case, saw the pretty nifty price, the functions, and the HD Video and was sold at that point.
Zoom
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by Jesse (Oct, 2010)Really nice zoom and feels good in my hands, I am not a small person.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 20% by by Ashwani (Sep, 2011)My Canon A720IS was still in it's best condition & used to take stunning pictures, but I wanted some more features specially more zoom.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by epm0609For the great effects, amazing zoom, and overall greatness of this camera it is one you should not hesitaate to buy.
Image quality
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 100% by by Wawa (Jan, 2011)Image quality is excelent, and manual setups (if knowing how to use them) can enhance it notably.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 60% by by Dantiri (Mar, 2011)I still prefer my old kodak z730 bought in 2005 as far as sharpness and the overall picture quality you can get without fiddling too much.
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Rated 80% by by Christina-K-Reed (Jan, 2011)The shutter speed/time to take picture with flash still isn't awesome but it takes great pics in low light without the flash so it compensates that way.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D5100 Largest sensor Nikon D5100 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
 | 2 | Canon Rebel T3i Highest resolution screen Rebel T3i vs PowerShot SX130 IS |
 | 5 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Much faster benchmarked shot to shot times SX230 HS vs SX130 IS |
 | 8 | Samsung ES75 6-way tie: Image stabilization Samsung ES75 vs Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
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Unanswered Questions
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June 15, 2012
Old with a lot of features vs new and simple
I am a beginner.with a Powershot 700 as well as an ELPH100HS. Which would be the better camera for a trip?
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Zoom, perfect movie and photo quality in almost every situation,
I am not expert at all, i am just want to record my life moments in a good quality photo and movie.
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Need it to be very easy to use for older person. Video is important
This is a gift for an older person that is not electronic or even computer savvy. They want to be able to take a lot of video and quality photos while they are on a "once in a lifetime trip". so...
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